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John Larry Smith

Birth	:	23 Oct 1936 Ellensburg, Kittitas County, Washington, USA
Death	:	10 Jul 2020 Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	West Point Cemetery, West Point, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3434563, -87.0360565
Description	:	John Larry Smith, 83, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at IU Health in Lafayette. He was born on October 23, 1936 in Ellensburg, WA, the son of the late Joseph E. “Bud” Smith and Marian (Miners) Smith. John moved to West Lafayette at an early age and later moved to West Point in 1950 which he called “home”. He graduated from West Point High School in 1954 and along with five classmates, enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was discharged honorably in 1957 as a SP3 and returned to Lafayette where he worked several jobs. In... Read More	John Larry Smith, 83, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at IU Health in Lafayette. He was born on October 23, 1936 in Ellensburg, WA, the son of the late Joseph E. “Bud” Smith and Marian (Miners) Smith. John moved to West Lafayette at an early age and later moved to West Point in 1950 which he called “home”. He graduated from West Point High School in 1954 and along with five classmates, enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was discharged honorably in 1957 as a SP3 and returned to Lafayette where he worked several jobs. In 1960, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until his retirement from the Navy in 1979. He attained the rank of Boatswain Mate 1st Class. During 1968 and 1969, he served in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy Mobil Riverene Forces, River Assault Division 131 and as Boat Capt. of Armored Troop Carrier in direct support of the 9th Infantry Division in the Mekong Delta area. John was quite proud of being a member of the “Brown Water Navy” and its history of the Vietnam War. After earning an Associate Degree in Heating and Airconditioning in May of 1981, he worked in that field until he retired. John was a big fan of the Colts, Pacers and Purdue sports. On February 12, 1982, John married Helena “Bunny” L. Boles in Battle Ground, IN. She preceded him in death on January 25, 2014. On October 13, 2014, John married his true soulmate Sandy Brugh, in Las Vegas. They have spent many happy hours together traveling and especially a recent trip to Scotland and Ireland. John leaves behind his wife; one daughter; one stepson; one sister; one nephew; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Mike Kratter. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Hippensteel Funeral Home, 822 N. 9th St., Lafayette, IN. The funeral service will follow on Wednesday at 10 AM at the funeral home.

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John Larry Smith's memorial is located at: West Point Cemetery, West Point, Tippecanoe County, USA.
When did John Larry Smith death?
John Larry Smith death on 10 Jul 2020 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana, USA
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Latitude: 40.3434563
Longitude: -87.0360565

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Earl “Bud” Smith

(1912 - 2004)

Marian Lenore Miners Smith

(1914 - 2009)

Spouse

Helena Louise “Bunny” Fields Smith

(1935 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Point Cemetery
West Point, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3434563, -87.0360565

2. Helms Cemetery
West Point, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3414345, -87.0738144

3. Moyer Family Graveyard
West Point, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3134000, -87.0232000

4. Sherry Cemetery
Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3725014, -87.0639038

5. Gay Farm Burial Site
Wayne Township, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3778000, -87.0606000

6. Marks Cemetery
Odell, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3099470, -87.0782810

7. Farmers Institute Cemetery
Shadeland, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3236008, -86.9760971

8. Durkee Cemetery
Shadeland, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3549995, -86.9664001

9. Pinhook Cemetery
Romney, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2877998, -87.0262985

10. Granville Cemetery
Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4063988, -87.0258026

11. Canal Cemetery
Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4005394, -86.9897232

12. Shelby Cemetery
Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2891998, -86.9756012

13. Old Mintonye Cemetery
Shadeland, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3791000, -86.9520000

14. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Taylor, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3450012, -86.9330978

15. Baer Cemetery
Shadeland, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3900970, -86.9531860

16. Asbury Cemetery
Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4214516, -87.0598984

17. Salem Cemetery
Attica, Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2868118, -87.1163712

18. Sand Ridge Cemetery
West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4081001, -86.9661026

19. Provolt Cemetery
Taylor, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3438988, -86.9233017

20. Maysville Cemetery
Fountain County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3266983, -87.1505966

21. Mintonye Cemetery
Romney, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3011017, -86.9319000

22. Davis Cemetery
Green Hill, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4054489, -87.1218262

23. Davis-Kochert Cemetery
Green Hill, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4064800, -87.1220400

24. Kyle Family Cemetery
Wea Township, Tippecanoe County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3201000, -86.9134000